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Tripp Taylor of American Idol Season 21

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Here’s more about Tripp.

* He’s 18-year-old Raymond Taylor from the Florence, S.C., area.

* That said, he’s been going by Tripp for a long time.

* And he’s another of the Season 21 auditioners who’ve amassed quite following on TikTok — 300,000 followers and more than 5 million likes in Tripp’s case.

* His voice has an old-school sound, evident on a recent cover of “Hit the Road Jack,” which you can check out below. Oh, that cover’s been viewed 6.4 million times.

* Two of his other viral videos feature Tripp lending his exuberant and raspy vocals to “Great Balls of Fire” and “Jailhouse Rock.” Clearly, he’s a young guy with an appreciation for the classics.

* Tripp’s been singing for quite a while. When he was in middle school, we was selected for the National Honor Choir, earning him a trip to Minneapolis.

* He wound up attending the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities and graduated from there in 2022.

* Tripp was a member of the drama class at the school and graduated with academic honors as well as a member of the honor council.

* He’s now a member of the Class of 2026 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and is majoring in musical theater.

* He’ll audition with the Ray Charles classic “”I Believe to My Soul,” a fitting choice since he grew up being inspired by his father’s collection of classic music and prefers singing older songs, according to a recently published interview with Patch.com.

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‘American Idol': Lionel Richie Mini-Me Tripp Taylor Covers Ray Charles [Watch]

American Idol is known for finding some real gems when it comes to talent, and this season so far is no different. Eighteen-year-old Tripp Taylor — who bears a resemblance to judge Lionel Richie — is an artist with a voice beyond his years.

As a self-proclaimed lover of "the old soul genre," Taylor wowed the judges during his audition with his raspy, soulful cover of Ray Charles' "I Believe to My Soul." His vocal delivery is seasoned — far more than most artists his age — and sounds like one that has been honed and worked for decades.

"One of these days and it won't be long / You're gonna look for me and I'll be gone / 'Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe) / I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe) / Well I believe to my soul now / Tryin' to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)," he belts while seated at the piano.

Taylor shows off his range by hitting some higher notes, while reaching deep with his voice for those lower ones. He allows his voice to grind out several lyrics, and the American Idol judges loved it.

"I think you're incredible. I really love your attack at the mic. I mean, when you open up ..." judge Luke Bryan says, trailing off. "The most promising thing is you've got really your own kind of sound, too. It's just the right amount of gravel and grit."

"Diamond in the rough," fellow judge Katy Perry adds. "Tripp Taylor you've just got all of it. First and foremost the talent. You got the 'it' factor, you got the name to go with it, you've got the humility, but I think you've got such a phenomenal voice if you can just give it full wingspan and pick the right songs — off to the races."

"The stage presence is strong," Richie tells the Florence, S.C. native. "Now, if we let you go to the next level, it's going to be shocking, because now you're going to see a class of people all thinking that they're No. 1, but I think we can vote this guy into the next part of his life."

Taylor is moving on to Hollywood, where he will compete with other American Idol hopefuls who have received golden tickets. Auditions will continue through Sunday, March 26, with the Hollywood weeks starting April 2.

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Tripp Taylor, a Carnegie Mellon University student, wowed the judges on "American Idol" at his audition in Nashville.

You'd never know it by watching, but he says he was incredibly nervous.

"I was really trying to hold in all the fear, but I was terrified,” Taylor told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. "Terrified inside."

Tripp isn't a stranger to the stage, though. A native of South Carolina, he grew up singing and acting. He's now a freshman at CMU in the school of drama.

"I'd love to do acting. I'd love to be in TV shows, movies, if that comes along in the career, you know," Tripp said. "If some auditions go well, I'd love to do stage stuff, but I'd also love to put out music."

Tripp says it was his circle of friends who encouraged him to go for it. "I wasn't planning on doing it, but I was talking to my friends and they told me that they couldn't see the downside, like, there was no reason not to do it," he said." So why not just go for it?"

When the judges reacted so positively, Tripp says he read it as a sign.

"I feel like it's a really surreal moment whenever all of these amazingly talented people are telling you that you have an amazing voice," he said. "It makes you feel like you're good enough. It makes you feel like you could do this in the actual music professional career. It's really reassuring to be told you're good enough."

Catch Tripp on "American Idol" on WTAE Channel 4. All new episodes air Sundays at 8 p.m.

Who is Tripp Taylor? Aspiring actor all set to impress 'American Idol' Season 21 judges with his singing

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: The new season of 'American Idol' is off to a great start, with the three judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on the look-out for the next big name in the music industry. With each week's audition, the competition is getting tougher as many outstanding young singers take the 'American Idol' Season 21 stage by storm.

Some talented artists have stood out from the vast line-up of singers like Tyson Venegas, Elijha McCormick, and Kaylin Hedges as they were awarded the Platinum Ticket. One new artist who will feature in Season 21 Week 4 auditions is Raymond Taylor or popularly known as Tripp. The aspiring young actor is a viral TikTok sensation with 300,000 followers on the platform and is a student at Carnegie Mellon University. To know more about this skilled artist, keep reading.

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Who is Tripp Taylor?

Tripp is a young 18-year-old singer from Florence South Carolina who has amassed quite a following on TikTok. Tripp started singing in church when he was young and began voice training when he was eight. He won a trip to Minneapolis after being chosen for the National Honor Choir in middle school. He eventually enrolled at the South Carolina Governor's School for Arts and Humanities, where he successfully earned his degree in 2022. Tripp finished with academic honors, was a part of the honor council, and took part in the school's drama department. He is currently pursuing Musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University.

People are familiar with Tripp's work as he has more than 300,000 TikTok followers. Some of his videos have gone viral as he receives more than 5 million views. Tripp's cover 'Hit the Road Jack', received 6.4 million views. Tripp has an old-school classic taste as he is inspired by his father's collection of classic songs. In an interview, Tripp shared his love for acting and revealed, "I'd really just like to do any sort of acting, but I'd really like to be in TV and movies because they have wider audiences (than theatrical productions)," as per Patch . Tripp seems to be currently in a relationship with Ellie Dobleske who has quite a good following on Instagram.

Tripp Taylor to feature in 'American Idol' Season 21

Tripp is one of the fresh talents who will be competing in Week 4 auditions of 'American Idol'. He will perform the iconic Ray Charles song 'I Believe to My Soul' in front of the all-star judging panel for the hit show, which includes Luke, Katy, and Lionel. Tripp's voice is very versatile as he can switch from a smooth croon to a powerful rasp.

'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday at 8 pm ET on ABC.

TV Talk: Carnegie Mellon student competes on ‘American Idol;’ Netflix debuts Rob Lowe comedy ‘Unstable’

Tripp Taylor, a freshman studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University, impressed the “American Idol” judges in his audition that aired earlier this month, singing Ray Charles’ “I Believe to My Soul.”

“The most promising thing is you’ve got your own kind of sound, just the right amount of gravel and grit,” said host Luke Bryan.

Tripp, a deep-voiced 19-year-old from Florence, S.C., said he’s a fan of old soul music, so he was most excited to meet judge Lionel Richie, who said, “Your stage presence is strong.”

Judge Katy Perry said Taylor has the talent, the “it factor,” the humility and “people are gonna remember your name.”

Taylor got his Golden Ticket to “Idol’s” Hollywood Week episodes that air at 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday on WTAE-TV.

Taylor filmed his audition for the judges in Nashville in November and flew to L.A. more recently to film his Hollywood Week episode. He was back in Pittsburgh when we spoke last week.

“I’ve always wanted to audition for one of the shows,” Taylor said. “The auditions for (‘American Idol’) just kept on popping up on my Instagram and then popping up on all my social media, and I was talking to my friends about it, and I didn’t think I was gonna do it. But they convinced me that there wasn’t really any downside to auditioning. So why not just do it?”

Taylor attended the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a boarding high school, prior to CMU. He said his CMU professors have been supportive of his “Idol” run, even though it’s novel for a CMU drama student.

“I don’t believe they have had (a student on ‘Idol’) before,” he said. “It’s definitely tough keeping up with the schoolwork. Everyone’s been trying to figure out ways that I can work out missing some school and being able to go to the competition. The teachers were all super OK with it, and all my classmates are impressed by it, all congratulating me.”

Although he looked pretty calm on TV, Taylor said walking into the audition room — with bright lights and cameras moving around — “was probably the most nerve-wracking thing I’ve ever done. It’s a pretty surreal moment. I feel like I was shaking on the inside. I was trying not to look nervous, but I was nervous out of my mind.”

Whatever happens on future “Idol” episodes, Taylor maintains the same goal that brought him to CMU: He wants to perform.

“I’d love to be on television and in movies,” he said. “But I also have a big passion for music and I never want to give that up. So I’d love to put out music. I just want to pursue everything in that area.”

‘Unstable’

When Netflix started its original series a decade ago, it was clearly going for a prestige play with critically adored shows such as “House of Cards,” “Orange Is the New Black” and filmed-in- Pittsburgh “Mindhunter.” It was Netflix trying to be the HBO of streaming.

And Netflix stayed that course — for a while.

But then when Netflix’s originals grew at such a rapid pace that there were multiple new series of every imaginable genre debuting monthly, Netflix transitioned to a quantity-over-quality approach, flooding the market with original series. Netflix no longer wanted to be HBO, it wanted to be CBS with the occasional HBO-caliber series (think: “Maid”) alongside must-watch tentpoles like “Stranger Things.”

With the Rob Lowe-starring “Unstable,” Netflix has managed to put forward a worthwhile comedy again. Lowe is certainly a winning star, and it’s fun to see him back in “Parks and Recreation” comedy mode after multiple seasons on the Fox drama “911: Lone Star.”

But credit for the success of “Unstable,” now streaming, largely goes to series co-creator Victor Fresco, the writer behind two excellent-but-short-lived comedies from the early 2000s: “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” (2002-03, Fox) and “Better Off Ted” (2009-10, ABC).

Like those two series, Fresco imbues “Unstable” with a gonzo, almost manic comic energy. Characters talk quickly, make quippy asides and then hurriedly move on. Fresco even cribs from “Ted,” repeating the conceit of two lab techs but with a gender flip from two men to two women.

Fresco co-created “Unstable” with Rob Lowe and his son, John Owen Lowe. Sure it’s a “nepo baby” vanity project, but it also works.

Lowe stars as Ellis Dragon, a genius biotech entrepreneur with a narcissistic streak (a Lowe specialty), who’s in emotional freefall since the death of his wife.

His company’s chief financial officer, Anna (Sian Clifford), calls on Dragon’s son, Jackson (John Owen Lowe), to come home and help his father regain his equilibrium and avoid scaring off the company’s board of directors, particularly a hilarious dim set of fraternal twins.

“Unstable” proves consistently funny and involving. The father-son dynamics, while familiar, do manage to feel real (for a TV comedy) amongst the whiplash comedy. And then there’s the premiere episode’s left turn in its final moments, which turns out to be a fairly common occurrence in the show’s eight-episode first season.

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• Fox picked up freshman dramas “Accused” and “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” for sophomore seasons.

• Netflix ordered a fifth and final season of “You.”

• Paramount+ renewed “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” for a third season ahead of the June 15 season two premiere.

• Animated “Star Trek: Lower Decks” was renewed for a fifth season.

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Western Pennsylvania native Andrew Havranek will join WPXI-TV in April from Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin as Channel 11’s Westmoreland County Bureau chief. … Finally: The long-gestating Broadway musical based on the 2012-13 NBC drama “Smash,” which starred Christian Borle, who grew up in Fox Chapel, Ross native Andy Mientus and CMU grads Megan Hilty and Leslie Odom Jr., will debut during the 2024-25 theater season (no word on any casting yet). … Anderson Cooper will anchor CNN newsmagazine “The Whole Story” at 8 p.m. Sunday beginning April 16. … “The Monkees” reruns will air on cable’s AXS TV at 8:30 p.m. Fridays beginning April 7.

Actor Jeremy Renner, who stars in filmed-in-Pittsburgh drama “Mayor of Kingstown,” will give his first interview since a January snowplow accident in “Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview” (10 p.m. April 6, ABC).

Quinta Brunson hosts NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this weekend with musical guest Lil Yachty; Molly Shannon hosts April 8 with Jonas Brothers; Ana de Armas hosts April 15 with Karol G.

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American Idol 2023: Best Auditions From Episode 4

American Idol 2023’s fourth night of auditions had plenty of stand-out performances. However, there were only a few that really captured our hearts.

Sadly, I believe that the American Idol premiere had the best auditions thus far. They really started on a high and have been declining ever since, but the fourth episode had some of my favorite auditions of American Idol 21. The chosen few had unique voices, picked really interesting — and not commonly chosen — songs, and showed just raw talent. 

And unlike some of the previous American Idol 2023 auditions, everyone who made it, I understood why they made it. These are just the ones that really stood out during the American Idol 2023 episode 4 auditions.

Colt Glover “Rock, Salt, and Nails” version by Flatt & Scruggs 

Personally, country or country-folk music isn’t my go-to music. However, I can respect and appreciate a great country singer or song when I hear one. Colt Glover ’s performance falls into this category. Katy Perry said it best when she called him the best country singer that Idol has so far.

I wholeheartedly agree. His voice has a unique folky quality that works so well for the song. The fact that Colt has only been taking his performances seriously for a short time just speaks to his raw talent. I am worried that Colt’s musical inexperience will come back to haunt him. He seemed nervous and that may hurt him during Hollywood rounds, but I hope he can make it through. Imagine how he can add character to even more songs. 

Tripp Taylor “I Believe To My Soul” by Ray Charles

Tripp Taylor gave maybe one of the most exciting auditions of the season (thus far). Not only did he pick a song that many Idol fans may have never heard, but he put his own stamp on it. His voice is very unique but has echoes of John Legend and soul singers such as Ray Charles and Shirley Bassey.

For someone so young, Tripp sounds and feels seasoned. He knows how to work his voice and does it with a rasp and confidence that radiates smoothness. 

Hannah Nicolaisen “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan

I wasn’t expecting Hannah Nicolaisen to be so good, especially for someone who has only been singing and performing for a few months. This is proof that raw talent can stand above all. However, I do wonder how good she will be once she has more training and does this longer.

Hannah’s voice is very unique and soulful. She reminded me of singers such as Florence Welch, Lorde, and even Adele herself. Hannah doesn’t sound like any of them but has a similar passionate love for music vibe with very good vocals. Her vocals weren’t perfect but she gave authenticity and sincerity to her performance. She will be captivating on the Idol stage.

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After all the coveted statues were presented at the 95th Oscars, the night was not over! American Idol judges Katy Perry , Lionel Richie , and Luke Bryan gave more golden tickets to Hollywood during a special Academy Awards night episode.

This week’s field of auditions saw talented college students including “Top 10” material and a hopeful that certainly could pass for a relative of a certain “All Night Long” legend. The night also saw an audition with a virtual reality component and a contestant honoring her late dad, who was a past contestant on The Voice and America’s Got Talent .

See who impressed (and who frightened) the judges below.

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The 23-year-old hadn’t seen her mother in a year until she came out to the audition. Katy, Lionel, and Luke brought mom to sit in as the “fourth judge” at the table. The gymnastics coach performed “The One That Got Away” by Katy, who even joined in at the end. Mom said she has the emotion but needs to connect more with the eyes. Someone is coming for that judge’s chair! Lionel agreed. Katy and Luke thought it sounded good. Danny got the first four for four yeses and was sent to Hollywood.

Amara Valerio

The 20-year-old recounted a time when she was singing the National Anthem at a high school graduation only to have another student pull the mic from her like a sort of Taylor Swift-Kanye West moment. Amara couldn’t sing the National Anthem at her own graduation the next year because of COVID. Katy encouraged her to take from that anger. The budding singer certainly did that as she sang “Bust Your Windows” by Jazmine Sullivan. Success is the best revenge for Amara who was sent through to the next round.

Savanna Christian

Savanna said her friend created  “Metaverse Idol” on the VR headset, which of course the judges wanted to experience. She performed “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor while wearing the simulator goggles. Despite the unique technological component, Lionel was a no, but he had fun. Katy and Luke also felt the same, unfortunately. “This reminds me of 1976,” Lionel said as he looked at the virtual world through the Oculus.

Hannah Nicolaisen

The Houston volleyball player had big dreams of becoming an Idol …maybe two months into making a really make a play for music. You would never know the limited preparation after hearing her sing “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan. “Well you just spiked the ball in our face,” Katy said as a compliment. Lionel thought she did everything right to tell the song’s story, which he said can’t be taught. Luke followed up that some people are born to sing and be a star, and she is definitely born to sing. The verdict is out on the latter, but the 23-year-old is well on her way.

Reette Thorns

The college student was motivated to show her mother, who has struggled with addiction, that there is something to believe in. The 20-year-old decided on  “I Believe” by Idol winner Fantasia for the audition. Reette broke down into tears after, which called for a Lionel Richie hanky. He said the first note was spot on, but the rest of it nerves took over. Lionel was touched and gave her a big yes. Katy added that perfection doesn’t exist anyway, and she just needs a little TLC. With the Madison resident already locked in the golden ticket, Luke gave her a no just so she knew there is work to be done.

Tripp Taylor

The 18-year-old from Florence, South Carolina was especially excited to meet Lionel as an old soul. This was evident in his song choice of “I Believe to My Soul” by Ray Charles, which he also performed on the piano. “Are you sure he is not your son?” Katy asked Lionel. Luke felt he had his own sound with just the right amount of gravel and grit. Katy said he had the “It” factor. Lionel appreciated his stage presence. Tripp’s taking a trip to Hollywood.

I personally appreciated the rocker’s song choice of “Holy Diver” by Dio. While it was no way on the level of when Killswitch Engage covered it, the 28-year-old brought something different. The judges were somewhat terrified by it. “Shall we pray,” Luke said. Katy gave her a no but encouraged her to rock on. Lionel liked the idea of hearing that song again. The “Hello” singer does have rock and metal street cred. “Rob Zombie happens to be one of my dearest friends.”

Colt Glover

The 21-year-old Texan was a freshman in college when one of his buddies encouraged him to take music seriously. He went on to purchase an old guitar at a pawn shop, and here is the result. He performed “Rock, Salt and Nails” by Flatt and Scrubbs. Katy said he was the best country music singer she has seen so far and Top 10 material. Lionel said they just need to teach him what to do with his hands. Luke was happy Colt is there. A glowing yes from the three.

The 24-year-old mom of two spoke about her dad dying a few months prior from a drug overdose. He happened to be Nolan Neal , a former contestant on The Voice and America’s Got Talent . The father and daughter. connected through a mutual love of music. She saw the audition as a way of honoring her dad, closing his chapter, and starting her own. She chose to sing an original “City of Nashville,” dedicated to him. Katy was on the fence and didn’t feel the emotional contact. Lionel agreed that she has a voice but needs to dig deeper. Luke encouraged her to not be afraid to soar. Katy rolled the dice with a yes. Lionel listened to his inner voice that said yes. Luke was a yes with room to grow. Cay’s dream is kept alive.

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“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, is back for another season on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan , Katy Perry and Lionel Richie . Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series for the show’s sixth season on ABC and 21st overall.

Tonight the fourth batch of auditions from New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville will be shown. Aspiring pop stars sing their hearts out in hopes of earning a golden ticket to Hollywood, and if they really stand out, a platinum ticket, which allows them to skip the first round of competition during Hollywood Week. Read our full recap of Season 21 Episode 4, airing March 12 after the Oscars , below.

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8:40 p.m. — Previously on “American Idol”! The third batch of auditions took place, with 11 contestants earning golden tickets to Hollywood. Who will the judges discover tonight?

8:47 p.m. — Dany Epp is a 23-year old gymnastics coach from Suffern, New York. She brought her mom to the audition, who is a self-professed superfan. The judges invite Mom to join the panel if she promises to provide honest feedback. Dany is singing one of Katy’s songs, “The One That Got Away,” for her audition. She’s got pain and grit to her voice, which puts a smile on Katy’s face as she begins to sing along. Dany’s mom tells her to connect more with her eyes. Lionel agrees, telling Dany to believe in herself. Luke calls her voice “real” and “emotional.” The judges unanimously agree to send Dany to Hollywood!

8:50 p.m. — Amara Valerio is a 20-year old college student from Yonkers, New York. She shows the judges a video of her getting “Kanye’d” at high school graduation, where some girl stole the mic from her while she was singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” Well, there will be no interrupting this audition. Amara sings “Bust Your Windows” by Jazmine Sullivan , getting out some of that pent up aggression she’s been holding onto. The judges continue having fun with Amara’s story throughout the audition and seem to barely be paying attention, but give her a ticket to Hollywood anyways.

8:55 p.m. — Savannah Christian is a 23-year old teacher from Darlington, South Carolina, and the first contestant auditioning in the “American Idol” metaverse. Savannah and the judges are all in virtual reality goggles through this audition, which adds a bit of fun, but doesn’t enhance Savannah’s less-than-qualifying vocals. Sadly, she just doesn’t have the chops to make it to Hollywood.

9:02 p.m. — Hannah Nicolaisen is a 23-year old recruiter from Houston, Texas. She spent college playing competitive volleyball, putting her music dreams on the back burner until now. For her audition, Hannah is singing “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan . She has a gorgeous tone, which makes Katy’s eyes bug out while Lionel smiles from ear to ear. “Well, you just spiked the ball in our faces,” Katy says when it’s over. “You did everything right to tell that story,” Lionel added. “Your unique voice is what we pray for in this business.” Luke closes things out saying, “You’re definitely born to sing.” Hannah will be one to watch out for in Hollywood!

9:10 p.m. — Reette Thorns is a 20-year old college student from Madison, Wisconsin. When she was a little girl, she dreamed of this moment, but life was unstable due to her mother’s struggle with addiction. Tonight she’s auditioning with “I Believe” by Fantasia . When she finishes the song she immediately breaks down in tears, and Lionel responds with a fatherly hug. He tells her the first note was “spot on” but the rest was nerves. Lionel says Reette touched him, but she needs a big dose of adrenaline. It wasn’t a perfect audition, but the judges want to give this girl a chance. She’s heading to Hollywood!

9:15 p.m. — Tripp Taylor is an 18-year old college student from Florence, South Carolina with a deep, baritone voice. He is auditioning with “I Believe to My Soul” by Ray Charles while playing piano himself. He’s got a great, bluesy voice and looks like a star. Luke thinks he’s “incredible” and Katy asks, “Lionel, are you sure he’s not your son?” Tripp has the talent, the “it factor” and a phenomenal voice. Lionel calls his stage presence “strong” but warns him he’s being thrown to the wolves. Tripp is headed to Hollywood!

9:26 p.m. — A wild audition shows Rach Karma , a 28-year old receptionist from Newington, Connecticut, screeching out “Holy Diver” by Dio . It’s a “no” for her, but they auditions quickly move to a more wholesome singer in Colt Glover , a 21-year old college student from Magnolia, Texas. He’s singing “Rock Salt and Nails” by Flatt & Scruggs . Luke immediately perks up when he hears Colt’s country twang. Katy screams, “You are the best country singer we have seen so far!” She predicts he’ll be in the Top 10. What a vote of confidence!

9:40 p.m. — Cay Aliese is a 24-year old mother from Dandridge, Tennessee. She grew up playing music with her dad, who passed away two months ago from a drug overdose. Throughout Cay’s life, her father struggled and kept blowing one record deal after the next. His name was Nolan Neal and he even competed on other TV talent shows like “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice.” Pursuing music at this stage in her life makes Cay feel closer to him. For her audition, Cay is singing an original called “City of Nashville” she wrote for her father. Katy is touched by the story, but isn’t emotionally connected to Cay’s performance. Luke tells her she has a unique sound, but “don’t be afraid to soar.” Despite being on the fence, the judges decide to give Cay a chance in Hollywood. That’s a wrap for tonight. The auditions continue next week with a full two-hour episode.

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American Idol 2024 Auditions 4: Meet The Contestants (Photos)

American Idol 2024 Auditions 4 Contestants List (Photos)

American Idol’s 22nd season continues on ABC Sunday March 17. The Auditions 4 episode includes more hopefuls whom judges Lionel Richie , Katy Perry and Luke Bryan auditioned amid a hometown theme. The show travelled to each of the judges hometowns to audition contestants, in addition to Los Angeles and Nashville.

The hometowns included Leesburg, Georgia (Luke), Tuskegee, Alabama (Lionel) and Santa Barbara, California (Katy).

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American Idol 2024 airs on ABC Sundays, 8 pm ET/PT and next day to stream on Hulu

*Contestant research by Blake Busch

American Idol 2024 Auditions 4 Contestants List

Alyssa raghu.

Katy Perry’s sauce is back! Alyssa who is now 21 years old was previously on Season 16 of American Idol where she made the top 24 and Season 17 where she placed in the top 8. It has been 5 years since she last was on the show. The singer who is originally from Orlando has relocated to Los Angeles where she often gigs. She has also made some music since her time on American Idol . Her latest song is titled “Mine” and is a dance pop collaboration with DJ Natty Rico . She also has built a large Tik Tok following with over 330K followers and a few videos that have went somewhat viral. According to the American Idol Instagram page, Alyssa attended the audition to support an auditioning friend, and then wound up auditioning herself.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  Season 16 Audition :  Season 17 Audition :  “Killing Me Softly” Cover : 

Amari Scott Keys is a 25 year old trans woman from Waterbury, Connecticut who is now based in Indiana. She transitioned about a year ago. According to the Hartford Courant , she will be singing Britney Spears “Toxic” for their audition. Amari streams on Twitch and has been performing for years.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Fast Car” Cover : 

Anna Grace Hunt is a Native American singer and student at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She’s been in pageants, singing her way to the title of Teen Miss Lumbee (a pageant for Lumbee tribe members). She only recently started posting on Tik Tok where she showcases her big voice. According to American Idol’s Instagram page she is “bringing beauty, grace, and a ‘prayer’ to her Idol audition.” Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “If I Were A Boy” : 

Athena Jett

Athena Jett is a jazz singer from Las Vegas. She attends UNLV where she studies Computer Science and is the daughter of celebrity poker professionals, Karina and Chip Jett . She released her first song recently, one titled “The Gamble” on February 28th and another titled “With You” on March 13th. In previews of her audition which have been shown on ads for the past month, it appears her 12-year-old sister Angelina advocates for her, and has her switch her song mid-audition, after which she impresses Katy Perry . She revealed to KTNV Channel 13 that she deals with stage fright, but actually felt very comfortable for this audition.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  Audition Preview :  “Cry Me A River” : 

Conall Gorman is a singer from Montclair, New Jersey who is now based in Nashville where he attends Belmont University. According to ABC7 New York , he will be singing an original titled “Freebird” for his audition where he also revealed his style to be “indie folk.” He recently released his first song to streaming platforms titled “Backseat (Demo).”

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Skinny Love” Cover : 

D.J. Williams

D.J. Williams is a singer from Anna, Texas who also goes by “DJ The Songster” on his social channels. He has competed in State Fair contests, sang the National Anthem at local events, and has won local talent shows. He sings both musical theater and soul songs.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “My Mind” Cover : 

Dave is a singer from Taylor, Michigan who gigs around the Michigan area. He has a soulful sound with a bit of rasp. He has lost over 100 lbs in less than a year. Dave was featured on a rap song titled “Money Flow” by Helluva with BabyTron which was released on Atlantic records imprint The Machine Works and has over 463K streams. He also has released a solo song titled “Never Be Alone.”

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Say Something” Cover : 

Deida is a 15-year-old singer who appears to be originally from Tavares, Florida. Her social accounts are private, but a few clips on YouTube reveal she has been singing since she was young, performing in elementary school. In a preview, it is revealed that Deida will be singing “River” by Leon Bridges. Lionel says in the preview that her 4 siblings suffer from a rare disease that causes blindness. Deida takes care of her siblings, but to deal with emotions, she sings.

“Overwhelming Spirit” : 

Elleigh Marie

Elleigh Francom is a 20-year-old pop singer and cosmetologist from Biloxi, Mississippi who now resides in American Fork, Utah. In high school, she performed in show choirs, where she was a featured soloist. She’s from a talented family and often sang alongside her sister. She also is a talented dancer and was a cheerleader, and starred in various theater productions including playing Tanya in Mamma Mia . In an interview with Good Things Utah , it is revealed she is from a musical family, and wants to be a pop singer. She will be singing Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” for her audition.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Repeat Until Death” Cover : 

Jacob Holcombe

Jacob is a pop singer from Walhalla, South Carolina. He graduated in 2023 from North Greenville University where he was a Division 2 Cross Country and Track athlete. His mom can also sing, as he posted a video of her singing that got nearly 43K likes on Tik Tok.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Listen Before I Go” Cover:  

Julia is a 20-year-old singer and actress from New York City. Her music is of a variety of styles including pop punk and electronic. Her latest release is a cover of David Bowie’s “Life On Mars”. Her videos that garner the most views are impersonation videos of Lady Gaga . A video, where she sings “Paparazzi” garnered nearly 152K likes and 755K views on Tik Tok.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  Gaga Impersonation “Paparazzi” : 

Lillian Hackett

Lillian Hackett is a 17-year-old Americana singer from Lovettsville, Virginia. According to county newspaper, the Loudoun Now , she will be performing an original song titled “Tennessee” which she recently released to streaming platforms. Her family has already been featured on the show in an earlier episode, taking a picture with Ryan Seacrest for their Christmas card.

Instagram :  Tik Tok :  “Blood Moon” Cover : 

Michael Rice

Michael is a singer from Hartlepool, England. He has competed on the X Factor UK , Eurovision , and All Together Now . First, he competed on the X Factor UK, Season 11 as a 16 year old where he was cut in Bootcamp. He then competed on All Together Now, Season 1 in 2018 and won the entire competition. Then in 2019, he represented the UK in Eurovision where he finished 26th (last place) with his song titled “Bigger Than Us” which has over 6.7 million streams on Spotify.

He has had a few videos on Tik Tok go over 500K views and his original “Somebody” has over 2 million streams on Spotify. American Idol previewed his audition early where he told the judges about his upbringing. See here for our preview . His mom had him when she was 17, and his dad wasn’t around until he rekindled with him when he was 17. His dad passed away soon after from a heart attack due to drugs. For his audition, Michael wows the judges with Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” earning a standing ovation, and a golden ticket to Hollywood.

Instagram : Tik Tok : “Bigger Than Us” Eurovision Performance: “Did You Even Love Me” Viral Tik Tok:

Payton Riley

Payton is a 15-year-old country singer from Conroe, Texas. She was named “Young Artist of the Year” by the Texas Country Music Association. She will be singing an original song for her audition. At the end of the last audition episode, A preview included a shot of Payton in which she cried, saying “he was my best friend.” She has released a number of songs to streaming platforms, including a recent release titled “Not As Much As I Used To.”

Instagram : Tik Tok :  “Heart Like a Truck” : 

Quintavious

Quintavious Johnson, is a Gospel singer from Franklin, Tennessee made it to the finale in Season 9 of America’s Got Talent in 2014 at the age of 12, where he finished in 5th place. During that finale, he sang with American Idol’s very own Jennifer Hudson . Quintavious performs at church where he is involved in ministry as well as at local events. His audition of him singing, “Alabaster Box” by Cece Winans was previewed by American Idol in which he wowed the judges and received a golden ticket to Hollywood. Watch his audition HERE .

Instagram : Tik Tok : “Let It Be” AGT Finale :

Reagan Mills

Reagan is a 24 year-old singer and licensed hair professional from Ennis, Texas and, as a preacher’s kid, he has been performing in church for years. Based on a Tik Tok post, it appears that his pastor dad has passed away, so that may be a part of his back story on Idol. Reagan released an album titled Purpose in 2021, with several uptempo gospel songs on it. It appears that he travels across the U.S. to different places of worship where he performs. In a preview from Entertainment Tonight , it reveals he will be singing, “In My Living In Vain” by The Clark Sisters. Afterward, Luke compares him to Leslie Jordan and Katy Perry approaches him as he plays.

Instagram : Tik Tok : “Completely Yes” Cover :

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'American Idol' recap: First platinum ticket singer sent home as six contestants say goodbye

"American Idol" viewers have cast their votes and determined which of the season's 20 remaining contestants should make it into the Top 14.

As the 10 singers with the most votes sailed into next week during Monday night's episode, the other half of the bunch was placed in the "danger zone" to sing for their lives. These 10 "Idol" hopefuls competed for the four remaining spots, doled out by judges  Katy Perry ,  Luke Bryan  and  Lionel Richie .

Ajii 's placement in the bottom half of the contestants proved controversial, as the crowd booed "Idol" fans who didn't catapult the 27-year-old nursing home security guard from Brooklyn into the Top 14. But that wasn't the most shocking moment of the night, as Perry experienced a wardrobe malfunction when the night came to its dramatic conclusion.

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Monday night's six-person elimination, which included the departure of one of the season's three platinum ticket holders, came after Elleigh Marie, KBlocks, Blake Proehl and Haley Mia were voted out Sunday night due to failing to garner enough votes from the Top 24's performances last week in Hawaii.

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This vote got the biggest reaction of the night

After Ryan Seacrest announced Ajii wasn't in the Top 10, the crowd behind the host nearly drowned him out with their boos, followed by chanting Ajii's name.

He was tasked with winning over the judges with his rendition of The Weeknd's "Call Out My Name."

Ajii, known for his truly impressive vocal box, kept up his streak of solid performances Monday night. However, the pink beanie atop his head was the most exciting aspect of his performance, visually, as Ajii remained center stage with the microphone stand.

"The audience is booing America's vote," Perry noted.

She added that Ajii "brought the vocals" and "at the end of the day, it's a singing competition." However, she also nodded that a contestant needs more than a good voice to make it to the end.

Also last week: Top 24 singers battle it out in Hawaii with special guests Tori Kelly, Iam Tongi

'This is a family show,' says Katy Perry after a wardrobe malfunction

After he was placed in the "danger zone," Roman Collins took the instruction to "sing for your life" seriously as he belted out James Brown's "It's A Man's Man's Man's World."

The impact of his performance was so powerful, apparently, that Perry lost a portion of her cutting-edge top, which almost looked like a sharper version of Chicago's Cloud Gate, aka "The Bean."

"That song broke my top off," Perry explained as she sank beneath the desk to hide the issue. "This is a family show."

"You have the ability to blow the roof off of a place,” Bryan told Roman. "Or a top!" Perry chimed in, eventually clutching a seat cushion to her chest to hold her high-fashion outfit together.

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Who was eliminated from the Top 20 on 'American Idol'?

After the judges chose Jayna Elise, Nya, Jordan Anthony and Roman Collins to round out the Top 14, the following six contestants were eliminated from the competition:

• Quintavious
• Kennedy Reid
• Jennifer Jeffries
• Odell Bunton Jr.
• Mackenzie Sol

Odell Bunton Jr. became the first platinum ticket winner of the season to not advance in the competition.

Who's in the Top 14 on 'American Idol' Season 22?

With both America's and the judges' votes, the following contestants are making it through to next week:

• Mckenna Breinholt
• Jack Blocker
• Mia Matthews
• Sam "Kayko" Kelly-Cohen
• Will Moseley
• Kaibrienne "KB" Richins
• Emmy Russell
• Julia Gagnon
• Triston Harper
• Jayna Elise
• Jordan Anthony
• Roman Collins

How to vote for your favorite 'American Idol' contestant

Viewers can cast their votes at  idolvote.abc.com  or by downloading the "American Idol" app in the Apple app store or Google Play.

You can also text your favorite contestant's assigned number (1 through 14, based on the order of their performance) to 21523.

Votes will be counted through 9 a.m. ET Tuesday.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'American Idol' recap: First platinum ticket singer sent home as six contestants say goodbye

'American Idol' recap: Who made it into the Top 24 contestants during 'Showstoppers'?

And just like that, "American Idol" Season 22 is down to its top 24 singers.

In Monday night's episode, Katy Perry ,  Luke Bryan  and  Lionel Richie  heard 56 contestants give their all during the "Showstoppers" round.

After seeing a marathon of performances, the judges eliminated more than half of the remaining "Idol" hopefuls in a much more personal setting than Sunday night, when the judges ruthlessly cut more than 80 people from the pool of 143 contestants.

Richie, Bryan and Perry quickly put some of the contestants out of their misery, letting them know they would be advancing without much dawdling. However, the trio claimed to need tie-breakers for some of the musicians. KB Richins, Alyssa Raghu, Ziggy and Mackenzie Sol were among those who sang for their lives.

Advancing Roman Collins – who gave The Beatles' "Come Together" a gospel twist – to the next round was seemingly one of the biggest no-brainers of the episode.

"For me, that was the best performance of the night," Perry told the 24-year-old car cleaner from Long Beach, California.

What happened last night? Who survived and who was eliminated in the 'biggest cut' in 'Idol' history

KB Richins and Alyssa Raghu do a sing-off of Lady Gaga's 'Shallow'

After KB took to the stage with "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and Alyssa put her own spin on the Gloria Gaynor classic "I Will Survive," the judges were torn. So the two were called into the judgment room together.

"We argued over you," Perry said, and the only resolution was a sing-off.

The women opted to give their vocal cords a workout with Lady Gaga's "Shallow." Though Alyssa and KB both had impressive yet imperfect renditions, KB's version came through with more depth and gravitas. Alyssa had tears streaming down during KB's performance and explained, "I'm only crying because it means so much to me."

KB ultimately emerged victorious, and Alyssa took the news like a champ.

"I thought it was a fair game and they thought she had a lot of potential for this, and I totally agree. She totally deserves that," Alyssa said.

"I sang for my life; I seriously gave it everything I had," a crying KB said.

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Who's in the top 24 of 'American Idol' Season 22?

Here's who made it through to the next round at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, on Oahu, Hawaii:

• Triston Harper
• Odell Bunton Jr.
• Jennifer Jeffries
• Jordan Anthony
• Blake Proehl
• Jack Blocker
• Roman Collins
• Mia Matthews
• McKenna Breinholt
• Emmy Russell
• Will Moseley
• Ajii Hafeez
• Sam "Kayko" Kelly-Cohen
• Kennedy Reid
• Elleigh Marie Francom
• Jayna Elise
• Julia Gagnon
• Mackenzie Sol
• Quintavious Johnson

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Who was eliminated during 'American Idol's' 'Showstoppers Week'?

Only a handful of the eliminated finalists got a spotlight in Episode 7. Here's whom we said goodbye to:

• Micaela McCall
• Scarlett Lee
• Michael Rice
• Anna Grace Hunt
• Dawson Slade
• Sophia Ava Marie
• Justice Murphy
• Nick Connors

'American Idol' Fans Will Be Shocked to Learn These Platinum Ticket Details

Julia Gagnon joined Abi Carter and Odell Bunton Jr. in receiving one, and it has some interesting perks.

Fans met many aspiring musicians while watching the last few episodes, each with memorable voices and unforgettable journeys . But one person in particular has stood-out, for a number of reasons. When college student Julia Gagnon took stage, she revealed her story involved wanting to audition in order to make her birth mom proud, as the two reconnected in 2020 thanks to her adopted dad hiring a private investigator to find her in Julia's native Guatemala. As the musician delivered a moving rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way," the judges couldn't help but be stunned by the heart and soul she brought to the song.

"I am in shock," Lionel told her. "I grew up with Aretha Franklin. There are certain songs you just don't sing, because you just can't touch the original. And you just made it not only your song, but you did things that it's just beyond. That was amazing. That was absolutely outstanding. "

Not only did Julia manage to win over all three judges, but Luke, Katy and Lionel decided to do something special for her next phase on American Idol . Instead of delivering over a Golden Ticket, they gave her a Platinum version, which they also gave to two other contestants earlier on in the season. But what exactly is a Platinum Ticket, and what benefits does it give to anyone who receives one during the auditions? Well, we did some digging, and it turns out the Platinum Ticket comes with a very unique opportunity.

What is a Platinum Ticket on American Idol ?

According to Gold Derby , the Platinum Ticket first came about in the 2022 season of American Idol , and it has a few cool perks for those who receive it.

The outlet writes that it is an upgraded version of the Golden Ticket, and it allows contestants who showcase the most stellar auditions the chance to skip the first round of Hollywood Week. What's more, only three competitors receive it throughout the audition process, making it something that showcases a lot of promise from Luke, Katy and Lionel.

Who got a Platinum Ticket on American Idol in 2024?

Along with Julia gaining special recognition from the judges, Abi Carter and Odell Bunton Jr. also received Platinum Tickets for their spectacular auditions throughout the American Idol 2024 season.

In Abi's case, she stopped everyone in their tracks with a soulful rendition of Billie Eilish's Oscar-winning track "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie . Abi not only received a standing ovation from the judges, Katy hugged and thanked her for "being an example of singing from [her] heart."

As for Odell, he came to his audition with an emotional story of taking time off from pursuing his dreams in order to provide for his family. He left the judges stunned by a version of Sam Cooke's "Bring It on Home to Me," and Lionel walked over to say he had massive potential for a music career.

"You need some protection," Lionel joked. "You have what we call P-O-tential. Potential, son. Yes, sir. I got a security agency that can help you. I was not expecting all of that ... but that was real tight, old school."

Have any American Idol winners received a Platinum Ticket?

In a surprise twist of events, no American Idol winner also received the Platinum Ticket.

When the Platinum Ticket was first introduced in season 5 (season 20 overall), HunterGirl, Kenedi Anderson and Jay all received the special allowance. Although HunterGirl was the only one to make it to the finale, she eventually lost to winner Noah Thompson .

What's more, in season 6 (season 21 overall), the Platinum Tickets were given to Cam Amen , Kaylin Hedges , Elijah McCormick and Tyson Venegas in a surprise fourth ticket. Tyson was the only one of the quartet to make it to the Top 10, but he eventually got eliminated, with Iam Tongi claiming the victorious title.

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